Brilliant post!! My oldest will be leaving for college in the fall and I was thinking about how I was going to ship cookies to him and starting to fret a bit about it. But now, I know exactly what to do!!!!

oh, thank you for sharing this! it`s really helpful for me and I`m sure, that for other people too. I`d like to make such wonderful cookies as yours, by the way and I`m still trying. Some of the effects you can find on my blog :)

This isn't really related but I did want to say I never miss any of your updates and you are truly and inspiring artist. Your designs are so simple yet complex and you take such pride in your work it just melts my heart.

I did my own take on your simple rose cake and I wanted to let you know - I did give you credit and thanks again for the tutorial. :)

When you create special cakes, how would you transport them to the place you were going to attend? Such as birthday party, office party? I have such a hard time finding boxes large enough for cakes that are several layers. I'm sure fondant covered cakes are okay without covers, but what about just the ones with buttercream frosting?

Dearest Amanda,
I was just browsing through your blog and noticed Nicholas' cookies!! They arrived in tip-top shape...not a single one was broken or smudged!! And of course, everyone not only loved your beautiful designs but they thoroughly enjoyed the taste! They are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! Thank you so much for making Nicholas' birthday extra special with your amazing cookies! You're truly the best!